GeoReality
Vibrant riverside houses surrounded by palm trees and greenery under a blue sky.Scenic tropical beach with palm trees and a wooden pier in San Pedro, Belize at sunset.Picturesque walkway lined with colorful houses in Placencia, Belize. Lush foliage creates a tropical vibe.Explore the Caracol Pyramid, an ancient Mayan ruin nestled in lush greenery and under a vast, cloudy sky.Peaceful sunrise view of a wooden pier extending into the serene ocean waters at San Pedro, Belize.

Belize

North America · Central America

Affordable Cost of LivingHigh Development
Population417K170th
GDP / Capita$8KUpper-mid
PPP / Capita$14KLow
Gender Inequality0.454High
Life Expectancy74 yrsModerate

English-speaking Central America — Mayan ruins, barrier reef, relaxed jungle lifestyle.

At a Glance

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ModerateSafety
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AffordableCost of Living
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HighWater Access
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Belize

Belize is a small Central American country with a Caribbean coast, the second largest barrier reef in the world, and a lush interior of jungle, Maya ruins, and cave systems that make it a paradise for nature lovers and divers. The culture is an unusual blend of Caribbean, Maya, Garifuna, and colonial British influences, giving it a distinct character unlike its Spanish-speaking neighbours. Those expecting polished infrastructure will need to adjust their expectations.

  • Only country in Central America with English as its official language.
  • Has the second largest barrier reef system in the world after Australia's.
  • More jaguars per square kilometre than almost any country in the Americas.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Belmopan

Languages

Belizean Creole, English, Spanish

Currency

$ BZD

Area

22,810 km²

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Nomad Hub

Fixed Broadband

51Mbps

Moderate106th globally
PlugType A/B

💻Digital Nomad Visa

Min. Income

$6,250/mo

Duration

6 months

Renewable

Unclear

Application Fee

~BZD 500

~$250

Application difficultyMedium
Tax treatmentExempt
Processing time—
Health insuranceRequired
DependentsYes (+$100)
Apply onlineIn person / consulate
Path to residency—
Open to all nationalitiesYes
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GDP / Capita

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$8K

Lower Mid

PPP / Capita

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$14K

Upper Mid

Inflation

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3.3%

Moderate

Unemployment

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8.9%

Moderate

GNI / Capita

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$7K

Lower Mid

FDI Inflows

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4.0%

Education Spend

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4.6%

Cost of Living

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46.9

Affordable

Price Level Index

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35th pct

Moderate

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+46% nominal-1% real
$5K$11K$16K2%4%6%200520102015202020252027
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast
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Neighbouring Countries

Guatemala
Guatemala
Mexico
Mexico